Community Resource Guide

In case of an emergency call 911.

A nationally approved center for cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Marin Cancer Institute gives cancer patients the highest level of personalized, integrative care, close to your home. We provide truly excellent care, in an exceptionally healing environment, from cancer prevention and...
Phone: (415) 925-7822
Website: http://www.maringeneral.org/cancer
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A multi-clinic Federally-Qualified Health Center network with a wide array of primary care, specialty and referral services whose mission is to improve the health of our patients and community by providing high quality, cost-effective, culturally sensitive, patient-centered health care.

Marin General Hospital has been meeting our community's health care needs since 1952. We offer advanced medical expertise, technology, and treatments in an exceptionally healing environment. Our mission - and our pride - is providing the people of Marin with the healing care they want and...
Phone: (415) 925-7000
Email: webmaster@maringeneral.org
Website: http://www.maringeneral.org/
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Novato Community Hospital, a Sutter Health affiliate, is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and has a knowledgeable and caring professional staff that provides patients with highly personalized healthcare, using state of the art technology....
Phone: (415) 209-1300
Website: http://www.novatocommunity.sutterhealth.org/
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Sutter Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) & Hospice is one of the largest not-for-profit, community-based home care and hospice agencies in Northern California. Provides a wide variety of in home care and services.

Marin Access Paratransit provides pre-scheduled bus transportation for persons with disabilities who cannot independently use regular Marin Transit or Golden Gate Transit bus service some or all of the time. 

With this service, riders who cannot access our regular fixed routes can still...
Phone: (415) 454-0902
Email: travelnavigator@marinaccess.org
Website: http://www.marinaccess.org
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A full-service hospital serving the greater Marin County community.

Community Action Marin is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) social service agency serving and assisting low-income Marin residents in achieving a life of quality based on self-sufficiency. Serving Marin County since 1966, the agency currently operates 15 programs covering a variety of needs from...
Phone: (415) 526-7500
Email: cam@camarin.org
Website: http://www.camarin.org
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The Emeritus Students College of Marin (ESCOM) is an association dedicated to the promotion and participation of lifelong learners. There are currently about 600 members who use the two ESCOM offices, on Kentfield campus and Indian Vallley campus in Novato. Membership of $15 includes a monthly...
Phone: (415) 485-9652
Email: emeritus.college@marin.edu
Website: http://www.marin.edu/communityeducation
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FamilyWorks' caring professionals will help you seek approaches and solutions that will work best for your situation. Sand tray, play and expressive art therapy are available. Adults or children may meet individually, as a couple, or as a family for brief or longer-term counseling.

Comprehensive rehabilitation services - Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Wound Care for patients with orthopedic, neurological, pain, chronic wounds, pulmonary and other diagnoses. The goal is to assist patients in regaining function.

Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services provides a complete range of mental health services for children, adults, and older adults. Our multilingual, culturally competent staff provides on-site treatment for acute and chronic mental disorders, life crises, and other disabilities...
Phone: (888) 818-1115

Provides nutritious meals and compassionate outreach to homebound seniors 60 years of age and over. Home Delivered Meal Suggested Donation $3.50.

Funded in part by a generous grant from the Osher Foundation, this program is designed to provide intellectually stimulating opportunities for 50+ adults in our community. Non-credit courses provide you with the intellectual challenge of academic programs minus the stress of grades, tests, or...
Phone: (415) 458-3763
Email: olli@dominican.edu
Website: http://www.dominican.edu/osher
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We assist families in locating safe and appropriate Assisted Living and Memory Care Facilities throughout Northern California.

The point of entry to Homeward Bound’s ADULT Services Program. Mill Street Center is a year-round emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness in Marin County with a robust array of housing-focused services to help people secure stable housing. Mill Street accommodates 55 people...
Phone: (415) 457-9651
, Phone: (800) 428-1488
Email: info@hbofm.org
Website: https://hbofm.org/about-homeward-bound-of-marin/homeless-adults/
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The Public Assistance Branch of the Division is responsible for the administration of eligibility determinations for the major public assistance programs in Marin County. Division staff provide eligibility determinations and related services for the following programs: (Temporary Assistance to...
Phone: (877) 410-8817
Website: https://www.marinhhs.org/public-assistance
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The point of entry to Homeward Bound's Family Services Program, the 9-room Family Center offers emergency shelter to families with children aged 0 to 18 years. Each family occupies a private room and shares communal space including kitchen, bathrooms, playroom and living room. Services...
Phone: (415) 457-2115
Website: https://hbofm.org/about-homeward-bound-of-marin/homeless-families/
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WMSS provides supportive services to frail and elderly seniors to help them remain as independent as possible in their homes. WMSS provides comprehensive Care Management by assessing the needs of seniors at risk, creating individual care plans, screening and placing home care workers, engaging...
Phone: (415) 663-8148 x101
Website: http://wmss.org
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Through our counseling services we work to build understanding, increase insight, stabilize emotions, change dysfunctional habits and patterns, and increase creativity and productivity by restoring balance to the whole person. The Community Healing Centers provide counseling and psychological...
Phone: (415) 499-1115
Email: apryor@communityhealingcenters.org
Website: http://www.communityhealingcenters.org
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Health Education Centers have resources for learning about staying healthy, preventing disease, and treating medical conditions. We offer written materials, videos, selected computer services, and information about classes and other programs to help you reach your prevention goals.

Ensures that all county programs, services, activities and facilities are accessible to, and usable by, people with disabilities. The Program works closely with County departments to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination for persons with...
Phone: (415) 473-4381
Email: DisabilityAccess@MarinCounty.Gov
Website: https://publicworks.marincounty.org/accessibility-services/
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Our Housing Help Desk welcomes over 1,400 clients each year and offers limited financial aid and a sympathetic ear to people without a place to live. The focus is getting individuals and families back into housing and taking care of their emergency needs. Last year we helped transition more than...
Phone: (415) 454-3303
Website: http://www.vinnies.org
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Provides full mouth x-rays in the month of February for any patient. Must have a written request from their dentist.

Provides services to persons who are caring for a loved one with an adult-onset neurological impairment including stroke, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's. Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) supports and assists caregivers through education, research, services and advocacy. Part of California...
Phone: (415) 434-3388
Email: info@caregiver.org
Website: http://www.caregiver.org
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LSHS is a free service of the Court designed for individuals and self-represented litigants who need information about certain issues and court proceedings in small claims court actions.

Group participation and activities is a critical component to recovery. A team of nursing staff, clinical social workers and occupational therapists, as well as other healthcare professionals such as dietitians and physical therapists work in collaboration with a doctor to develop a personalized...
Phone: (415) 925-7000
Email: patientcare@maringeneral.org
Website: http://www.maringeneral.org/programs-services/behavioral-health
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Ross Valley Ecumenical Housing Association owns two houses with 21 private rooms in San Anselmo for fully independent seniors 63 and over. This is shared, communal, cooperative housing open to those who can contribute to the house. Section 8 accepted.

FiftyPlus is the premier place for women 50 and older to take control of their career. Our 'free' workshops and ongoing support can help you develop new skills, build your confidence and find your next job. Whether you're unemployed, coming back to the workforce after a break, or just looking to...
Phone: (415) 479-9922
Email: gretchen@ywcasf-marin.org
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Our philosophy and mission is to ensure an accessible and welcoming environment for individuals with disabilities while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Student Accessibility Services at College of Marin provides equitable access to education to students with a wide range...
Phone: (415) 485-9406
Email: sas@marin.edu
Website: http://ss.marin.edu/sas/what-we-offer
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A non-profit community center providing a wide variety of educational, recreational, cultural and community services to children, adults and seniors in western Marin County. Provides group lunches every Thursday at noon. Call for more information on menus and accessibility. Also available as a...
Phone: (415) 663-8148 x104
Email: info@dancepalace.org
Website: http://www.dancepalace.org
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Educational programs for seniors 55 and older. Offers short-term academic/travel experiences all over the world and in the USA.

The Food Pantry at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center is open weekly on Mondays from 9 am - 5 pm and Thursdays from 11 am -2 pm. In addition to our regular food bank, the community center provides special food distribution during Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays. Senior Lunch: ...
Phone: (415) 488-8888
Website: http://www.sgvcc.org
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Summit Chiropractic Health and Longevity Center has been in Marin for 30 years offering quality chiropractic. Specializing in geriatric care, anti-aging medicine and rehabilitation from small fiber peripheral neuropathy using specialized therapeutics.

Free hot meals served in the dining room from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm seven days a week.

Canal Alliance is a community-based organization that works to transform community and create global change on a local level. There are four pillars to its vision of community transformation: Health and Social Justice, Economic Vitality, Civic Leadership, and Educational Equity, Parenting...
Phone: (415) 454-2640
Email: contact@canalalliance.org
Website: http://www.canalalliance.org
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DBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, is an evidence-based form of therapy for teens, adults and families. DBT is an approach that can be used for a range of diagnoses, such as: depression, grief/loss, anxiety, relationship difficulties, impulsivity, anger management, etc. The Center offers Group...
Phone: (425) 459-5206
Email: info@dbtmarin.com
Website: http://www.dbtmarin.com
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The North Marin Community Services offers a food pantry and helps low-income residents in Novato overcome their crises and move toward self-sufficiency. A 501(c)3 community-based nonprofit agency, it provides housing assistance, employment, counseling, educational programs, information and...
Phone: (415) 892-1643
Email: info@northmarincs.org
Website: https://www.northmarincs.org/about/program-overview/
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Ceres Community Project provides weekly home delivery of meals prepared with love for people dealing with a health challenge such as cancer or heart disease. Delivered Meals consist of 4 compete entrees including side dishes, 1 pint of soup, 1 pint of salad and 1 health dessert. Meals are made...
Phone: (707) 829-5833
Website: http://www.ceresproject.org

This online resource provides plain language information and resources on health, benefits, work incentive programs and personal assistance services. A new on-line calculator can be used to determine how earned income will affect social security benefits (SSI or SSDI) only, not GA, EDD/SDI or...
Website: http://www.db101.org

Individualized employment plans are created with an assigned counselor to determine employment goal, based on history and needs for education/tuition, job training, job development & job coaching services. Resources can include clothing for work, transportation assistance, interpreter...
Phone: (415) 893-7702
Email: ExternalAffairs@dor.ca.gov
Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
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The Department of Justice operates a toll-free ADA Information Line to provide information and materials to the public about the requirements of the ADA. ADA Specialists, who assist callers in understanding how the ADA applies to their situation, are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and...
Phone: (800) 514-0301 x800
Website: http://www.ada.gov/infoline.htm

Individual advocacy assisting consumers with disabilities to access services, benefits and programs to enhance their independence; systems change advocacy working with local, state, public and private organizations on issues related to affordable, accessible housing, improved transportation,...
Phone: (415) 459-6245
Website: http://www.marincil.org
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The Golden Gate Bridge Toll Rate for Persons with Disabilities (TRPD) Program is available to individuals who, by reason of permanent physical disability or mental impairment, are:

• unable to independently utilize District-operated transit buses; or

• able to use such buses only...
Phone: (415) 455-2000
Email: bridgecomments@goldengate.org
, Email: dnorton@goldengate.org
Website: http://www.goldengatetransit.org
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The mission of the Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California is to enable people who are hard-of-hearing and deaf, and people with speech/language disorders of all ages and backgrounds to participate fully in their families, schools, workplaces, and communities.

GGRC serves residents of Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties who fall into any of the following three categories:
Is an individual with a developmental disability.
Is an infant or toddler (up to 36 months of age) who has a developmental delay.
Is an infant or toddler (...
Phone: (415) 446-3000
Website: http://www.ggrc.org/home

At Marin Urology Center, we provide state-of-the-art urological care, and our experts collaborate with the finest specialists in the region. We are one of very few places in the Bay Area to offer robotic surgery for cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidneys and adrenal glands.

Experience is the best teacher. People with disabilities know best what works and does not work for them. The value of having gone through the process -- whether it is working through bureaucratic systems, coming to terms with new limitations, adjusting to family and community, there is...
Phone: (415) 459-6245
Website: http://www.marincil.org
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